The school year is here! TABLE shared their thanks to all the dedicated volunteers and donors who helped them feed healthy food to 482 kids for 10 weeks this summer. TABLE kids did not go hungry without school breakfasts and lunches because of you!
Now that the school year is here, kids still need healthy food to succeed in school. TABLE’s Weekend Meal Backpack Program begins in just three weeks, and they’d love to have some new volunteers to help out. New volunteers can click HERE to get started.
Thursday Afternoon Delivery Drivers Needed
TABLE is also looking for individuals who would like to commit to delivering food every Thursday afternoon throughout the fall semester. If you have a vehicle, can lift 40+ pounds, are available most Thursdays between 2 and 4:30 PM, and have a passion for making sure all kids have food to eat, please email Laura at ldille@tablenc.org.
Unique Volunteer Opportunity for Parents + Kids
On August 22, TABLE invites parents and children (1st grade and up) to volunteer under the supervision of TABLE staff and volunteers. Parents will complete a short form upon arrival to allow their child to volunteer, and receive a brief training. Then, parents in pairs will go door-to-door to local apartment complexes to sign up kids to receive healthy food through the Weekend Meal Backpack Program. Children will help with tasks at the TABLE office until their parents return.
The times are 10 AM to 12 noon or 1 to 3 PM on August 22. To participate email Laura at ldille@tablenc.org with the total number and grades of children who will be volunteering. Sign-ups are on a first-come basis with 12 children per shift. Please have one adult for every three children and only sign up for one shift.
Maple View Farm Kids’ Cards Now Available
Maple View Farm has generously partnered with TABLE in a fun new way. Kids who actively help TABLE by volunteering, donating food, hosting lemonade stands for TABLE, collecting plastic bags, and more can get punches on a special card. Once they have earned 10 punches, they receive a coupon for free ice cream at Maple View Farm’s store! Ask about getting your child a card next time you’re at TABLE.